The Houston Astros stunned their fan base with a deal on the eve of the MLB trade deadline that sent two rookies and a prominent prospect to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a veteran starting pitcher.

Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubon recorded three-hit games and Christian Walker delivered a timely two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rode a balanced offensive attack to a 7-4 interleague victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

However, the Astros managed only four hits in a 2-1 loss to the Nationals, their sixth consecutive home loss and fifth straight defeat overall. Houston has just one win in its past 11 home games and has only eight runs during its current skid,